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10 Characteristics of Good, Unbroken Men

1epiphany — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:17:17 +0000

There really are good men out here; the ones who, inspite of their past trials and tribulations refuse to be held hostage and still believe in love and treat women with dignity and respect.

See more at http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1602137/10_characteristics_of_good_unbroken.html

Tax Filing and Unemployment Tips in 2009

1epiphany — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:17:12 +0000

With tough economic times and lay-offs we need all the help we can get to stretch our monies.

See more at http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1602099/tax_filing_and_unemployment_tips_in.html

Who Killed Tamara Greene?

1epiphany — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:13:19 +0000

Tamara Greene was 27-years-old when she murdered in what appears to be a drive-by shooting in Detroit a year after she made claims of being assaulted by the wife of former Detroit Mayor, Kwame Kilpatrick. Is there a connection?

See more at http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1601957/who_killed_tamara_greene.html

Home Pedicure for Pretty Feet

1epiphany — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:27:07 +0000

An at-home low-cost pedicure guide.

See more at http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1588814/home_pedicure_for_pretty_feet.html

You Know You’ve Been Married to or Dated a Marine If..

1epiphany — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:01:50 +0000

Being a Marine’s wife/girlfriend is tough and only the special and strong survive it, but it’s the best “job” one could ever experience. I remember much of my time as a Marines wife as being adventurous and fun. Some of it. LOL

See more at http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1595602/you_know_youve_been_married_to_or_dated.html

Daddy’s Girl

1epiphany — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:01:44 +0000

I adore my father and thought I would honor him in a way by posting this. Let me know what you think, readers.

See more at http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1595590/daddys_girl.html

Hair Weave Hype

1epiphany — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:01:43 +0000

I’m sure you’ve heard/read or, in some cases, been the subject of the hair weave hype. Wearing it makes you fake, etc. I cry foul on all the scuttlebutt. My editorial piece discusses all the hype. Read on.

See more at http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1595532/hair_weave_hype.html

The SoBe Pass with the Multi-Dimensional Stack$!

1epiphany — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:01:31 +0000

Interview with upcoming CEO and rapper, Stack$ on his new album and the many artists he has signed to his new lable. Get to know the man behind the vinyl and find out where he’s been and where he’s going.

See more at http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1595480/the_sobe_pass_with_the_multidimensional.html

Who Killed Tamara Green?

1epiphany — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:59:32 +0000

3:40 a.m. April 30, 2003, on Roselawn near Outer Drive, Tamara Greene, age 27 became Detroit murder victim No. 113. Initially it appeared that the young woman was just another victim of a cowardly criminal act, but when her name went public, this tragedy quickly turned into a politically charged soap opera.

The most incredible plot is a simple one: It has been stated that Greene allegedly provided the “entertainment” at a yet-to-be-proven party at Mannoogian Mansion in 2002, was assaulted by the mayor’s wife during the alleged party, filed a police report and was later killed because of it.

The party, of course, has yet to be proven although witnesses have begun trickling forward corroborating the rumors about the assault. Who are the witnesses, so far a Detroit police Lieutenant named Michael Kearns and a Detroit Fire Department EMS worker named Cenobio Chapa. Both have filed sworn affidavits.

Read the entire story here

Click here to read the autopsy report

Cheating: It Takes Two to Tango

1epiphany — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:55:03 +0000

came across an article recently about the alleged love triangle between Alicia Keys and Swizz Beats on MediaTakeOut.com. Apparently, people are claiming that Alicia Keys is a home-wrecker because she wooed Swizz Beats away from his wife, Mashonda. The following comment came from an alleged friend of the wife: “Alicia is a home wrecker who has truly wrecked a very intact black home, destroyed a family for no reason but her own personal satisfaction, [and] contributed to another young black man growing up through a broken home [while] seeing the disrespect one black woman has for another.”

Read Full Story Here

*Sigh*How many more times will we accuse a woman of destroying a “happy home” before we realize that no one can break-up a happy home without the willing participation and an invite of one of the people within that “happy home.”

The term “Home-wrecker” is nothing more than a convenient cop-out used to avoid assigning blame where it is due: on the doorstep of the man or woman who participated in committing the cheating. Good, bad or indifferent cheating is a selfish and destructive act committed by someone who isn’t thinking.

At the time they commit such an act things are either not going well, have never been good or all of the above are simply just figments of their imaginations. Whatever the reason, it took their participation and willingness for the act to get going. There was no unforeseen force that “made them do it.”

Telling yourself that a car, event, geographical location or person “made” or “encouraged” your mate to cheat is only enabling yourself to continue swimming in a river of denial that will eventually drown you. Don’t blame the tempter or temptress, blame your cheating mate.

No object, event or person can come between you and your mate without one of you inviting them in. These “home-wreckers” aren’t trolling neighborhoods, randomly trying doorknobs until they find an open one. These alleged “home-wreckers” aren’t trolling the streets, places of employment, bars or clubs yanking zippers or skirts down at random nor or they holding guns to the heads of your mate. One of you has opted to bring another party into your life for whatever reason and you are to blame for the demise of your relationship.